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Design Resources and Publications
Designing New York
In collaboration with partner agencies and organizations, the Public Design Commission has developed the Designing New York series, which provides guiding principles and recommendations for the quality design of public spaces.
Designing New York: Quality Affordable Housing
Coming soon:
Designing New York: Safer Streets for People
Designing New York: Prefabrication in the Public Realm
Data
Interagency Resources
Active Design
Active Design: Shaping the Sidewalk Experience
Affordable Housing
Designing New York: Quality Affordable Housing
NYC Interagency Affordable Housing Review Process
Art
NYC Cultural Affairs Percent for Art Program
NYC Cultural Affairs Public Art Resources
Climate Resiliency and Sustainability
Design and Planning for Flood Resiliency: Guidelines for NYC Parks
NYC Mayor's Office of Recovery and Resiliency - Climate Resiliency Design Guidelines
Planning for Climate Resiliency
Retrofitting Buildings for Flood Risk
Waterfront Revitalization Program Coastal Zone Boundary Map
Zoning for Coastal Flood Resiliency
Design and Construction Excellence
NYC DDC Design and Construction Excellence Resources
NYC Planning Urban Design Principles
Maps and Data
NYC Planning GIS Maps and Datasets
Streetscape Design